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FARGO/MOORHEAD HATE CRIME PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this plan is to establish a procedure for appropriate <strong>and</strong> timely local<br />
<strong>response</strong>s to <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>s <strong>and</strong> incidents in the FM area. The goal is to show strong support<br />
for victims <strong>of</strong> <strong>hate</strong> <strong>and</strong> zero tolerance for such incidents. In addition, the plan strives to raise<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>hate</strong> related issues in the community.<br />
Most importantly, people should not feel alone when a <strong>hate</strong> incident occurs -- <strong>hate</strong> is a<br />
community problem, not an individual problem. The <strong>Fargo</strong> Moorhead community st<strong>and</strong>s<br />
together against acts <strong>of</strong> <strong>hate</strong>. Although all <strong>hate</strong> incidents are unique, <strong>and</strong> individual<br />
judgment should be used in each case, this plan endeavors to provide a course <strong>of</strong> action that<br />
should prove useful when a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> or <strong>hate</strong> incident occurs in the area.<br />
The <strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission <strong>and</strong> the Moorhead Human Rights Commission do<br />
not investigate <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>s <strong>and</strong> incidents. Rather, both commissions provide support to<br />
victims <strong>and</strong> communities, along with leadership in preventing <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> through educational<br />
<strong>and</strong> collaborative efforts to st<strong>and</strong> against prejudice <strong>and</strong> bigotry.<br />
1. When a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> or incident is reported to the <strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission<br />
or the Moorhead Human Rights Commission, the victim <strong>and</strong>/or community should be<br />
encouraged to contact the police immediately. 1 An <strong>of</strong>fer should also be made by a<br />
representative <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission or Moorhead Human<br />
Rights Commission to accompany the victim or group to the police department.<br />
In addition, victims should be encouraged to document specific details, including<br />
what was said, by whom, when <strong>and</strong> where <strong>and</strong> if any threats were made.<br />
2. Together, the police, human rights/relations commissions <strong>and</strong> city staff will determine<br />
the appropriate level <strong>of</strong> community <strong>response</strong>, including any necessary public<br />
statements.<br />
3. If local law enforcement finds that a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> or incident has occurred, it will report<br />
the incident to the appropriate state <strong>and</strong> federal agencies <strong>and</strong> local human<br />
rights/relations commission.<br />
4. If appropriate, the human rights/relations commissions will also call upon partners in<br />
the Hate Crime Prevention <strong>and</strong> Response Network (listed in this document) to<br />
determine a further <strong>response</strong>. The Hate Crime Prevention <strong>and</strong> Response Network<br />
will identify follow-up measures for victim <strong>and</strong> community support. Examples <strong>of</strong><br />
follow-up include:<br />
a. Meet with neighborhood groups <strong>and</strong> residents in target communities to ally<br />
concern <strong>and</strong> respond to the incident specifically<br />
b. Encourage the larger community to step forward <strong>and</strong> show solidarity<br />
c. Assure the victim <strong>and</strong> community that the <strong>crime</strong> or incident is being taken<br />
seriously<br />
d. Exp<strong>and</strong>, where appropriate, existing <strong>hate</strong> <strong>prevention</strong> programs, such as anti<strong>hate</strong><br />
seminars <strong>and</strong> <strong>response</strong> workshops<br />
1<br />
If you are a victim or witness to a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>, call 911 immediately. If it is a non-emergency, call 701-235-4493 (<strong>Fargo</strong><br />
Police Department) or 218-299-5111 (Moorhead Police Department).<br />
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5. The <strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission <strong>and</strong> Moorhead Human Rights Commission<br />
should review the <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> <strong>prevention</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>response</strong> process annually <strong>and</strong> provide<br />
recommendations to the <strong>Fargo</strong> <strong>City</strong> Commission, Moorhead <strong>City</strong> Council <strong>and</strong> police<br />
departments.<br />
6. The <strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission <strong>and</strong> Moorhead Human Rights Commission<br />
should also periodically sponsor <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> <strong>prevention</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>response</strong> workshops to<br />
promote underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> provide continuing education to the Hate Crime<br />
Prevention <strong>and</strong> Response Network. 2<br />
Hate Crime Prevention <strong>and</strong> Response Network:<br />
In order to provide a timely <strong>and</strong> meaningful <strong>response</strong> to victims <strong>and</strong> communities <strong>of</strong> <strong>hate</strong><br />
<strong>crime</strong>s <strong>and</strong> incidents, the <strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission <strong>and</strong> Moorhead Human Rights<br />
Commission will partner with citizens <strong>and</strong> organizations in the Hate Crime Prevention <strong>and</strong><br />
Response Network. Key partners are listed on page 3.<br />
2 Hate Crime Defined: The states <strong>of</strong> Minnesota <strong>and</strong> North Dakota do not have the same laws relating to <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>s.<br />
Therefore, the definitions are different:<br />
Minnesota: A <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>, as defined by Minnesota Statute Section 609.223 1, Subd. 4, is a criminal act committed<br />
against a person, institution, or property, <strong>of</strong> which the primary motivation is the victim's affiliation with a protected class.<br />
This includes such criminal acts as arson, assault, v<strong>and</strong>alism, threats, harassment, <strong>and</strong> physical acts <strong>of</strong> violence.<br />
Minnesota state law established the following protected classes: race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age,<br />
disability, <strong>and</strong> national origin. In Minnesota, convictions resulting from <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>s carry enhanced penalties.<br />
North Dakota: North Dakota does not have a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> statute at this time. However, a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> is defined in the<br />
North Dakota Century Code Section 12.1-14-04, as intentional injury or intimidation <strong>of</strong> another because <strong>of</strong> a person’s sex,<br />
race, color, religion, or national origin. North Dakota Century Code, Section 12.1-14-15 criminalizes acts committed by<br />
force, threat <strong>of</strong> force or by economic coercion that injures or intimidates another because the person exercises civil rights.<br />
In addition, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fargo</strong> ordinance 4081, Article 15-02, discourages all forms <strong>of</strong> discrimination on the basis <strong>of</strong> race, color,<br />
religion, sex, national origin, age, the presence <strong>of</strong> any mental or physical disability, status with regard to marriage or public<br />
assistance, sexual orientation, or lawful activity <strong>of</strong>f an employer's premise during nonworking hours. In North Dakota,<br />
convictions resulting from <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong>s do not carry enhanced penalties.<br />
United States: For purposes <strong>of</strong> data collection, the FBI defines a <strong>hate</strong> <strong>crime</strong> as a criminal <strong>of</strong>fense committed against a<br />
person or property which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the <strong>of</strong>fender's bias against the victim's race, religion,<br />
disability, ethnic origin, national origin, or sexual-orientation.<br />
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Hate Crime Prevention <strong>and</strong> Response Network:<br />
Law Enforcement Schools <strong>and</strong> Universities Supportive Services<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Police Department<br />
222 4 St N<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701-241-1437<br />
Moorhead Police Department<br />
915 9 th Avenue North<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-299-5121<br />
Cass County Sheriff’s Office<br />
211 9 th Street South<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58103<br />
701.241.5800<br />
Clay County Sheriff’s Office<br />
915 9 th Avenue North<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-299-5151<br />
Minnesota State University Moorhead<br />
1104 7 th Avenue South<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-477-2156<br />
Concordia College<br />
901 8 th Street South<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-299-4321<br />
North Dakota State University<br />
1301 12rh Avenue North<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701.231-8011<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Public School District<br />
415 North 4 th Street<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701-446-1000<br />
Moorhead Human Rights Commission<br />
P.O. Box 779<br />
Moorhead, MN 56561<br />
218-299-5296<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Human Relations Commission<br />
200 3 St N<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
(701) 241-1474<br />
Cultural Diversity Resources<br />
303 Roberts Street North<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701-232-2170<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Moorhead Pride Collective<br />
116 12 th Street South<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-287-8034<br />
ND States Attorney’s Office<br />
600 East Boulevard Avenue<br />
Bismarck, ND 58505<br />
701-328-2210<br />
Clay County Attorney<br />
807 11 th Street North<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-299-5035<br />
Minnesota County Attorney’s Office<br />
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400<br />
St. Paul, MN 55101<br />
1-800-657-3787<br />
Moorhead Public School District<br />
2410 14 th Street South<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-284-3330<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Catholic Schools Network<br />
1825 11 th Street South<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58103<br />
701-232-7461<br />
Oak Grove Lutheran School<br />
124 North Terrace<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701-227-0210<br />
Minnesota State Community <strong>and</strong><br />
Technical College<br />
1900 28 th Avenue South<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-299-6500<br />
Rape <strong>and</strong> Abuse Crisis Center<br />
317 8 th Street North<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701-293-7273<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Mayor’s Office<br />
200 3 rd Street North<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58102<br />
701-241-1310<br />
Moorhead Mayor’s Office<br />
500 Center Avenue<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-299-5166<br />
Freedom Resources for Independent Living<br />
2701 9 th Avenue SW<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58103<br />
701-478-0459<br />
North Dakota Human Rights Coalition<br />
PO Box 1961<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong>, ND 58107<br />
701-239-9323<br />
People Escaping Poverty Project (PEPP)<br />
116 12 th Street South<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
218-236-5434<br />
Area places <strong>of</strong> worship -- Churches,<br />
Synagogue <strong>and</strong> Islamic Center<br />
Community Residents<br />
Cultural, <strong>and</strong> Neighborhood Organizations<br />
Local Media<br />
<strong>Fargo</strong> Forum<br />
701-235-7311<br />
High Plains Reader<br />
701-235-1553<br />
KXJB TV 4<br />
701-282-0444<br />
WDAY TV 6<br />
701-237-6500<br />
KVLY TV 11<br />
701-237-5211<br />
KVRR TV Fox<br />
701-277-1515<br />
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